New Xplorer UAV US-based drone manufacturer Arcsky recently announced the launch of the Xplorer UAV, a “rugged, compact drone system built for industrial missions”. Designed for fast deployment, rock-solid reliability, and seamless integration without added complexity, the Xplorer is designed for use across public safety, infrastructure inspection, and survey applications. Simplicity and Flexibility The fully […]
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Law enforcement groups ask Congress for counter-UAS authority By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a recent open letter to congressional leaders, a coalition of 16 law enforcement and corrections agencies is asking lawmakers to give state and large municipal police agencies the authority to conduct counter-UAS operations, including bringing down drones electronically. “State and […]
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Davenport Aviation markets counter-drone system to Texas DPS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Given the rising number of incidents in which drones have interfered with manned aircraft carrying out emergency and law enforcement missions, many public agencies are looking for systems that can help them avoid such potentially dangerous encounters. To meet that […]
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Hyderabad-based UAV developer and pilot educator Marut Drones recently announced that their Skyswift 56 compact quadcopter has received type certification from the Indian civil air authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The Skyswift is designed for a range of applications, including surveillance, high-precision mapping, and field training. The system supports flexible payloads including an […]
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At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, public safety leaders talked about how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are changing the way agencies respond to emergencies. One issue that is paramount in urban […]
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At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of public safety leaders shared how drones are reshaping emergency response. Moderated by Ben Haiman, Executive Director of Public Safety and Justice at the University […]
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Company Refocuses on Core Thermal Imaging and Software Technologies Teledyne FLIR to Discontinue SIRAS Drone Sales Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced that it will stop selling its SIRAS professional drone by August 31, 2025. The company will continue to provide warranty service, parts, and technical support for existing customers through September 30, 2027. SIRAS was […]
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Public safety software provider joins growing list of major companies investing in drone technology for first respons Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a leading developer of drone operations platforms for emergency response. This move signals a growing trend of mainstream public safety technology companies investing in drone programs and the […]
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Mark your calendars: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, the latest episode of Public Safety Drone Review goes live, featuring guest Logan Jones, Chief Business Officer at SiFly. The conversation will explore how SiFly is redefining public safety aviation with rotorcraft-grade vehicles built at drone economics. Register here for this free event. Episode […]
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U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step for […]
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